Job Openings

Title: Teacher (ELP Infant & Toddler)

Department: ELP

Reports to: Director of ELP

Effective Date: September 2019

Full Time Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Free Gym/Aquatics Membership
• PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discount

Position Summary: Provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children in the ELP Infant & Toddler environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into other pre-school settings. Support parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their children and encourage their involvement in all aspects of the program. Maintain on-going contact with families and work with all other components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting. Ensure the program is meeting goals of excellence set by the Director of Early Learning Program. The position is full-time, year-round, benefits eligible and non-exempt. 

Mission Alignment: Communicates and appeals to people of all ethnicities, creeds, sexual orientations, gender expressions, incomes, lived experiences, and other identities with consistent intentionality and kindness. Contributes to a compassionate YWCA community by exhibiting respect; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; honesty; integrity; non-violence; collaboration; justice; and fairness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • NC Early Childhood Credentials + 6 SH in Early childhood coursework or willing to obtain.
  • Infant/Toddler Certificate;  Preschool Certificate: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. 
• Experience:
  • Minimum 6 months experience or educational equivalency

• Certifications:
  • CPR and First Aid Certification

• Technical/other:
  • CRC Background check letter

HOURS OF WORK: Monday- Friday

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt. Full time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: DOE

How to Apply:  Please email your cover letter and resume to humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard

DEPARTMENT: Aquatics

REPORTS TO: Aquatics Director

FUNCTION: Lifeguards ensure the safety of all aquatics participants by preventing accidents, informing participants of and enforcing the rules. Lifeguards also assist in the maintenance of the facility and program operations to ensure that all participants have a good experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains vigilance over pool participants from a position on the pool deck. o Becomes familiar with physical circumstances of participants, paying attention to visible medical conditions and limitations. Learns participants’ names.
• Assist participants as needed, projecting professionalism.
• Collects tickets and logs each participant to record attendance in each activity.
• Attends mandatory in-service training as arranged by the Aquatics Director.
• Immediately communicates any problems or issues affecting the safety and enjoyment of participants to the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Assistant—by telephone if necessary.
• *When serving an opening or closing shift, performs extra duties defined by the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Assistant.

Pool Maintenance:

• Tests the water temperature and condition at regular intervals during shift according to schedule and standards set by the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Assistant. Accurately records results.
• When not supervising participants, takes initiative to organize program supplies and toys, arrange ropes for the next activity, clean the deck, check the First Aid Kit, and perform other duties as described the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Assistant.

YWCA Administration:

• Provides excellent customer service, ensuring that all members and participants at the YWCA are welcomed, provided with accurate and complete information, and shown respect and appreciation.

Willingly and responsibly facilitates solutions to problems presented by staff, members, and participants.

• Assumes other responsibilities appropriate for the position as requested by the YWCA administration.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information about participants and colleagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education level: High school degree or equivalent.

Experience: 2 years as a lifeguard.

Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Other: Able to perform CPR and basic first aid.

Technical: Basic computer literacy.

HOURS OF WORK: Part time (25 hours per week). Two opening shifts during the week beginning at 5:30am.

Saturdays Hours 6:45am to 12pm and 12pm to 4:30pm

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.65 per hour

To Apply – Please email your resume to Humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Early Learning Program

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Coordinator

FUNCTION:

The kitchen assistant supports food production, kitchen safety and sanitation for the YWCA’s Child Care Center and the School Age Program. Responsibilities include preparing snack/meals, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen, and serving food to children. Assisting Kitchen manager as needed, the position is part-time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Nutrition Coordinator and Kitchen Manager, works independently or as part of a team to prepare food for the lunch and/or afternoon snack for the Child Care Center and/or assists in the preparation of the snack for the School Age programs, and preps food for the following day.
• Delivers food to classrooms as required.
• Communicates needs from teachers to cook staff.
• Washes dishes used in preparation and children’s dishes following meal service and cleans kitchen equipment and surfaces as required.
• Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Coordinator follows all protocols for sanitation both in preparation of food and clean-up of the kitchen and dishes.
• Assumes other responsibilities as may be appropriate for the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Will work in extreme heat and or cold, will stand for several hours per day; works with cleaning compounds; may occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects or boxes. May come in contact with children and may be exposed to childhood illnesses.

25 Hours per week: Monday-Friday

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.65 per hour

To Apply – Please email your resume to Humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

POSITION TITLE: Fitness Associate

DEPARTMENT:  Health and Wellness

REPORTS TO:  Director of Fitness and Aquatics

ABOUT:  The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is launching new fitness and wellness programming and looking for compassionate Fitness Associates to serve on a close knit team of wellness professionals. Fitness Associates are vital members of the Health and Wellness team who will work collaboratively with the Nutrition Department to provide holistic safe, supportive, and inclusive wellness programming to members exercising in our fitness center. We are looking for fitness associates eager to work with members of all ages, are innovative in their approach to wellness, believe in health at any size, and are welcoming members to our YWCA community. 

The Fitness Associate collaborates in the retention and engagement of members by building trusting relationships.  This position is full-time, year-round and non-exempt.

Mission Alignment:  The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Our goal is for the YWCA’s mission to be embedded in every aspect of programming- including our approach to  the health and wellness programming provided in our Fitness Center. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for social and racial justice, women’s empowerment, and an understanding of the role that a holistic approach to health and wellness is an integral aspect of freedom, dignity, and justice for all. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the daily maintenance and safety of the fitness center. Duties include daily cleaning and maintenance of fitness equipment, including but not limited to vacuuming under treadmills, wiping equipment and mats, sweeping, deodorizing, refilling supplies, cleaning cycle room and fans.  Inspects the equipment on a daily schedule and reports any unsafe conditions and equipment to the Fitness Coordinator immediately.  
• Conducts tours of the fitness center and the YWCA for prospective fitness members. Provides membership information; signs up new members. 
• Orients new members to the uses of the equipment in the fitness center. Ensures that members understand how to operate the weight-resistance and cardiovascular equipment in a safe and correct manner. Demonstrates safe exercises. 
• Enforces all facility, rules, and regulations

• Responds to members concerns and questions; takes initiative on assisting members when needed and encouraging members to exercise.
• As a full time fitness associate, this team member will spend time at the front desk greeting members, in the gym monitoring the safety of those exercising, teach fitness classes, lead small group fitness classes, and if applicable, offer personal training to members 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education level:  High school diploma or higher required

Certifications in at least two of the following at the time of hire:

• Pump
• Zumba
• Stretch and Strength
• Kickboxing
• Studio Cycle
• Senior Cardio
• Nia
• Creative movement
• Backcare Yoga
• Self Defense
• Tai Chi
• TRX
• Hip Hop Dance
• Pilates
• Physical training certifications are considered assets for this position, as is speaking Spanish.  CPR training and basic first aid will be required. 

HOURS OF WORK: 31+  hrs per week, additional hours may be required

STARTING WAGE RANGE:  Begins at $15 per hour

FLSA STATUS:  non-exempt, hourly

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter:  Email to humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

Changes to this form must be approved by the Director of Human Resources prior to publishing.

TITLE: Early Learning Program Pre–Enrollment Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Early Learning Program (ELP) 

REPORTS TO :  ELP Director

Position Summary:  The pre-enrollment coordinator is a key member of the ELP Leadership Team. In their role, the pre- enrollment coordinator is responsible for navigating parents through the enrollment process of our Early Learning program. This includes conducting tours of the facility, maintaining our waitlist data base, family registration, and inputting enrolled families in our data software systems. The ideal candidate for this is highly organized and able to assess the needs of families and develop relationships with each family of the children we serve in the YW Early Learning Program. This is a part-time, non- exempt position.

Mission Alignment: The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Our goal is for the YWCA’s mission to be embedded in every aspect of programming- including our approach to childcare provided in our Early Learning Programming. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for racial justice, women’s empowerment, and an understanding of the role that a social justice approach to Early Childcare is an integral aspect of freedom, dignity, and justice for all. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts tours with prospective families and children
• Monitors, cleans, and engages parents on the ELP waitlist
• Ensures timely student registration                                        
• Handles all aspects of enrollment for new or returning families 
• Plans and executes Parent Orientation
• Inputs student information in data tracking system such as: Daxko, Kids Reports, and CACFP 

YWCA Administration:

• Provides excellent customer service, ensuring that all members and participants at the YWCA are welcomed, provided with accurate and complete information and shown respect and appreciation. 
• Willingly and responsibly facilitates solutions to problems presented by staff, members and participants.
• Attends trainings as assigned by the YWCA administration.
• Assumes other responsibilities appropriate for the position as requested by the YWCA administration.
• Will work with a culturally and economically diverse population of YWCA members, participants and staff members.
• Is responsible for knowing all conditions of employment, including the contents of the YWCA staff policy manual.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding information about participants and colleagues

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: frequently required to move throughout the building; required to sit for long periods of time in front of the computer screen; physical requirements include walking while giving facility tours, may occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects or boxes.

Working Conditions:

• Is expected to attend events during the day and evening hours and on occasional weekends.
• Works with a culturally and economically diverse group of children, parents and colleagues.
• Works at a desk for long hours 

Education and Skills:

• Demonstrate skills and experience with organizing a busy office are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, electronic communication, data entry and file management.  Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential to this position.

Salary Range: $15/hr, 20-25 hours a week

FLSA STATUS:  non-exempt, hourly 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter: Email to humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

Title: Health and Wellness Coordinator

Department: Health and Wellness

Reports to: Director of Fitness and Aquatics 

About:  The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is launching new fitness and wellness programming and looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and visionary Health and Wellness Coordinator to serve on a close knit team of wellness professionals. The Health and Wellness  Coordinator is an integral leader on the Health and Wellness team, who will work collaboratively with the Nutrition Department to provide holistic, safe, supportive, and inclusive wellness programming for YWCA members and the larger Asheville Community. We are looking for a Health and Wellness Coordinator who is eager to support our full-time Fitness Associates as they work with members of all ages. The Health and Wellness Coordinator  will also work directly with the Preventative Health Coordinator to provide targeted fitness and health programming for participants in Diabetes Prevention and Heart Health Programming. The Health and Wellness Coordinator is an organized and experienced fitness professional, able to build fitness programming and classes that anticipate and respond to member demands and needs.  The ideal candidate has a background in fitness, believes in health at any size, and enjoys scheduling and supervising a unique and dynamic team. The Health and Wellness Coordinator provides direct support for full-time Fitness Associates in ensuring the retention and engagement of members, by building trusting relationships.  This position is full-time, year-round and exempt.

Position Summary: The Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for managing the fitness schedule and operations of the YW. Fitness scheduling includes the monthly group exercise fitness program and the daily schedules of the five full-time fitness associates under their direct supervision. The Health and Wellness Coordinator will work directly with the membership coordinator to ensure that YW wellness programs are in line with new and prospective YW fitness members. In addition to their role in supporting YW Programming, the Health and Wellness Coordinator will work with the Preventative Health Coordinator to implement Snap-ed funded wellness programming for Diabetes and Heart Health Community Programs. 

Mission Alignment:

 The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Our goal is for the YWCA’s mission to be embedded in every aspect of programming- including our approach to  the health and wellness programming provided in our Fitness Center. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for social and racial justice, women’s empowerment, and an understanding of the role that a holistic approach to health and wellness is an integral aspect of freedom, dignity, and justice for all. 

• Communicates and appeals to people of all ethnicities, creeds, sexual orientations, gender expressions, incomes, lived experiences, and other identities with consistent intentionality and kindness. Contributes to a compassionate YWCA community by exhibiting respect; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; honesty; integrity; non-violence; collaboration; justice; and fairness.
• Breathes the YWCA’s mission into membership sales goals, meeting specific metrics as assigned.

Membership Services

Develops comprehensive orientation plans for our 3,000+ members that ensures successful, safe, and productive use of the facilities and programs of the Fitness Center. Ensures that Fitness Associates are trained in the orientation procedures.

• Builds relationships and communicates regularly with YW members in a variety of ways to enhance their experience. This includes coordinating with the marketing director on social media postings, email, phone calls, comment cards, the YWCA of Asheville app, and personal interactions.
• Works with the Marketing & Communications Director to promote the YWCA Fitness and Aquatics Center programs in the community through various media, attendance at events, public speaking and other methodologies as needed.
• Continually reviews all print and electronic materials available to members to ensure that information is updated and clearly communicated and reflects the mission and values and official branding of the YW.
• Works with the Membership Coordinator to engage current members, recruit new members, and promote the YWCA Fitness and Aquatic Center programs in the community.
• Is an internal advocate for YW wellness programs, building relationships and encouraging YW staff to engage in wellness services provided. 
• Manages relationships with external entities that bring participants to the YWCA Fitness Center and that provide services off-site, such as the Senior Opportunities Center.
• Works regular hours at the front desk, ensuring they are a welcoming and well-known face of the YW Health and Wellness Department. 

Fitness Programming 

• Is responsible for remaining up-to-date on current industry trends and collaborates with the Director of Fitness and Aquatics on programs to ensure the YWCA Fitness Center is offering programs congruent with the needs of our community.
• Maintains and updates the Group Fitness Schedule, coordinating roughly 50 fitness classes per week.
• Ensures that the facility is safe and clean. 

Preventative Health Programming Support 

• Provides programmatic support to the Preventive Health Coordinator.
• Designs and implements weekly cohorted exercise courses for diabetes wellness and heath health participants.
• Provides ongoing personal and group training for current and alum of preventive health programs .
• Offers informative and warm guided conversations on healthy movement for YW community dinners. 
• Conducts community outreach, bringing awareness to the importance of exercise in conjunction with nutritious diet by visiting local housing communities, senior development, middle and high schools.

Leadership 

• Provides leadership to Fitness Associates in maintaining standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer satisfaction in the Fitness Center.
• Willingly and responsibly facilitates solutions to problems presented by staff, members, and participants. 
• Participates as a member of the organization’s leadership team for planning and ongoing operations.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the YWCA’s policies. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, addressing concerns and resolving problems.

Operations

• Uses cloud-based software and related services that supports achievement of revenue and membership goals and satisfaction.
• Directly responsible for personal training, small group training, health coaching, and wellness workshop revenues and expenses. 
• Oversees staff scheduling and payroll to ensure appropriate coverage and accurate compensation of employees and contractors.
• Collaborates with the Director of Facilities on solving building issues that impact member satisfaction.
• Provides administration with strategic data for making better business decisions.
• Plans for, researches, purchases, inspects, and keeps in repair the best fitness equipment affordable. 
• Monitors maintenance needs on equipment and in the Fitness Center spaces (Gym, Fitness Studio, Multipurpose Room, Cycling Studio, and Locker Rooms), reports issues to the Director of Facilities or partner Equipment Technicians as needed..
• Manages leases on equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Four-year degree, in a health or exercise related field required.
• Experience
  • 3 years administrative and fitness experience preferred.
• Certifications
  • Nationally recognized certifications in personal training or group fitness required.
  • CPR/First Aid certifications required.
• Technical/other
  • Proficient with Microsoft and Google business applications preferred.

Required Skills:

• Extremely organized able to build staff and fitness schedules 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Knowledgeable of health, wellness, and fitness
• Moderate computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications and are required. Experience with Daxko software is preferred
• Patience and the ability to work with people in difficult situations are required
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication (written and verbal), decision-making and conflict resolution

Working Conditions:

Works at a desk for long hours and operates personal computer and telephone. Expected to attend occasional weekend or evening events. May have to stand or enact physical activity when showing members how to operate equipment or do exercises safely

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Frequently moves throughout the building, may give sequential tours requiring long periods of standing, walking, and talking. Occasionally lifts and/or moves heavy objects. Demonstrates correct techniques in strenuous fitness classes and demonstrates correct use of fitness machines, equipment, and weights.

Rate of Pay: $30,000 – $35,000 plus benefits

Job Type: Salary, Full Time

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

 The YWCA fosters a team environment and seeks employees who are dedicated to promoting our mission:  eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.